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I've had a go at reading the Schaudt instructions, but they're not that clear (to me anyway).
The starter battery level for my Adria Vision is shown as zero volts on the display, the van starts strongly first time though, so there obviously is some charge in there. There is no indication that the leisure battery (or starter battery for that matter) is charging when the engine is running, the leisure battery reading (currently) at 12.1V with a -0.1A draw the whole time.
We've not had the van long, and it was on hook-up when we picked it up, so I'm not sure if there is a problem with the charging or not. At the moment taking it out for a drive for an hour is not an option, so is there another way of telling if I have a problem, or am I misinterpreting what the display should/could/won't be telling me?
There is probably a fuse that's blown... either in the starter battery box [between the front seats in the floor]... or it could be in the renault fuses... can't remember which as both of mine were blown. I think it's the one in the battery box.
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Check to see if the fuses are OK in the leisure battery compartment.
IF you remove them however [to inspect] you may need to hook up again for the control panel to correctly show the amps left on the display... you'll know if this happens as there will be a '?' symbol next to the amps display.
With the engine running you should see the batteries with a + charge, when you click the battery button on the control panel.
Thanks Wilse for the help at least I've a couple of clues now.
I'll try and get some spare fuses before I open up to take a look. Do you happen to remember if they are the standard 'spade' type ones or are they a special type?
Thanks Wilse for the help at least I've a couple of clues now.
I'll try and get some spare fuses before I open up to take a look. Do you happen to remember if they are the standard 'spade' type ones or are they a special type?
I think they are standard blade type fuses.
Have you got a solar panel? I only ask, as when you click the 'battery' button repeatedly it will also scroll through the charge rates and voltages of leisure and starter battery.
PS what leisure batteries have you got... lead/gel, size & number etc.
Thanks once again - I'll get an multi-coloured assortment of fuses!
We've not got a solar panel yet - that is on the list as we're storing outside with no hook up, have been reading the other threads with interest, but wanted to get one that would fit into the pre-wiring and the electroblock - I was kind of pacing the many questions and that one was scheduled for down the line...
We've a single leisure battery - I suspect it's the original so a 95 A/h gel type I think. The previous owner has made a box (vented) to protect it from the wheel spray, so I haven't ventured a peek yet.
Thanks for this... I'd like to see pics of the box, as I'm contenplating moving the batteries to under the front seats, as in cold climates they batteries are not idealy placed.
As for solar you can stick any panel on, and if you use the LRS1218 Schaudt Solar Regulator around £60, then your control panel will act as battery monitors as well.
It's a breeze to fit, I also used the pre-installed wires for solar [and satellite].
You will need a PIN code to activate the solar function, but the pin is on this forum!
The wires are coiled up in the boiler cupboard in the wardrobe.
I ran wires up the wardrobe and popped a hole in the roof... along with satellite cabling.
The other end of the wiring should be in the electrobloc floor cavity... they will have a solar logo on them, these are wired into the LRS1218 and then 2 looms that come the said unit connect to electrobloc.
Use the schaudt solar regulator and it's very plain sailing.
We have a large panel... Kyocera KD135w.
PS did you get your avtex in the cupboard... I think the cupboard is too high.
I've just posted a DIY extender.
Not managed to sort the Avtex yet - I suspect I'm going to have to make up a cardboard box with the same dimensions to see if it will fit. Besides there don't seem to be any reasonably priced 19" Avtex TV's in the country at the moment.
Thanks for posting pictures of the bracket modifications - it's good to know there are some options, just takes a bit of lateral (or vertical) thinking.
We'll definitely look at getting a solar panel soon, I think you might have even given me the confidence for a bit of DIY installation.
All set now for a bit of electrical investigation over the weekend. Thanks once again for the help.
p.s. - yes, ours has some go faster alloys, I've heard they add about 50mph to the top speed.....
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